Earth's Movement and Seasons Quiz

What is the imaginary line through the center of the Earth called?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Tilt

• Spin

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the sun?

• Axis

• Revolution

• Tilt

• Rotation

What is the angle between the Earth's rotational axis and its orbital axis called?

• Axis

• Spin

• Orbit

• Tilt

How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 300 days

• 365.25 days

• 400 days

• 200 days

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Oval

• Spherical

• Elliptical

What is the primary cause of the Earth's seasons?

• Combination of revolution and tilt of the axis

• Rotation only

• Tilt of the axis only

• Revolution only

What is the angle between the Earth's rotational axis and its orbital axis called?

• Orbit

• Axis

• Tilt

• Spin

What is the phenomenon where the sun crosses the celestial equator and the length of day and night are nearly equal?

• Solstice

• Revolution

• Tilt

• Equinox

During which solstice is the earth's tilt toward the sun at a maximum?

• Autumnal Equinox

• Spring Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice